Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms) - Global-wide
What the Team is Known For
PCB Byrne is a London-based commercial and criminal litigation boutique. Its lawyers regularly act in some of the most complex and high-profile cross-border disputes, and are well versed in asset recovery proceedings. The firm also has strong capabilities in fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption law matters.
Strengths
"PCB Byrne are fantastic and at the top of their game; they have a huge number of partners who specialise in global asset tracing, they're a huge name in the London market, and I'd refer work to them."
"PCB Byrne are distinguished lawyers, they prepare excellent strategy, and I'm very satisfied. They've done some very novel litigation and they're not afraid of doing difficult cases."
"PCB Byrne has a strong partner team well supported by more junior team members."
Work Highlights
PCB Byrne represented the trustees of 11 Liechtenstein trusts and a Liechtenstein foundation in Perry v Lopag, cross-border litigation proceedings concerning over USD600 million of assets held on behalf of an ultra high net worth Israeli family.
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Riem regularly manages complex global asset recovery cases, often involving freezing orders in multiple jurisdictions. "Anthony Riem is a senior lawyer and a great team leader. He also has a great network." "Anthony Riem is a big name in this area and very active." "The beauty of working with Anthony Riem is you don't lose time explaining things: he's easy to work with, knows what he's talking about, knows what he's doing and we don't lose time on matters."
Trevor Mascarenhas has more than 20 years' experience in asset recovery matters. Mascarenhas leads multi-jurisdictional teams on asset tracing and enforcement matters, including cross-border enforcement. "Trevor Mascarenhas is very good: super bright. He is like an encyclopaedia, really good and a really nice person too. He's a very talented lawyer." "Trevor Mascarenhas is extremely intelligent."
